HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Dallas Metrocare ServicesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS METROCARE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement
with Dallas Metrocare Services.
FUNDING SOURCE:
BACKGROUND: This request is for approval of an interlocal agreement between Dallas
Metrocare Services and the City of Grapevine in order to participate in
various contracts established by both parties.
To increase efficiencies and streamline internal processes, the City of
Grapevine is interested in combining human resources and payroll
functions into one software.
In March 2018, Dallas Metrocare Services solicited bids for an integrated
human resources and payroll system. Based upon evaluations by Dallas
Metrocare Services staff. Paycom Software, Inc. was awarded the
contract.
The City of Grapevine is authorized by the Interlocal Cooperation Act
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 and the Texas Local Government
Code, Section 271, to enter into interlocal agreements for the performance
of governmental functions and services.
Staff recommends approval of a resolution to establish an interlocal
agreement with Dallas Metrocare Services.
RH/GJ
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO
AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS
METROCARE SERVICES AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Section
271.101 and 271.102 and Interlocal Cooperation Act Texas Government Code, Chapter
791 to enter into interlocal agreements with other qualified entities in the State of Texas;
and
WHEREAS, Dallas Metrocare Services is a qualified entity as authorized by
Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has requested to enter into an interlocal
agreement with Dallas Metrocare Services to purchase software through contracts
established by them; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate an interlocal agreement with Dallas Metrocare Services.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of December, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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